Milwaukee testimony heard, but meeting ends on a sour note
Wisconsin taxpayers speak out about Gov. Walker's budget proposal, but was the entire Joint Finance Committee listening?
Apr 12th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Wild Beethoven, dramatic Brahms, bright Haydn
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music's string quartet in residence concluded its season Monday night.
Apr 12th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Testimony being heard on Wisconsin budget in West Allis
Joint Finance Leadership intent on ending testimony at 6 p.m.; If you have something to say, you might want to leave work early.
Apr 11th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Storefront Design Updates
Two small projects, one in East Town and the other on the East Side, are currently taking an existing poor design situation and attempting to activate the street through new designs.
Apr 11th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 11. April 2011
Scott Walker: No Fan of Bike Lanes Either By Andrew Price Cities’ recycling funding to be cut this summer By arry Sandler and Lee Bergquist New businesses coming to Milwaukee’s Third Ward By Doris Hajewski 150 New Green Jobs in Milwaukee with Growing Power By Will Allen New Multifamily Development in Milwaukee By Matthew Myers Growing Number Of People Getting Around Without Fuel By wisn.com CVS considered, rejected downtown Borders space By The Business Journal Big shoulders rile advocates By Matt Hrodey Barrett Objects To State’s Sneaky New I-94 Lane Through City By James Rowen New high-speed rail applications will be decided by merit By Ray LaHood Milwaukee area office, industrial vacancy rates show improvement By Tom Daykin Transportation & Jobs By Brian Peters Weas pulls out of Baker Tilly, Von Briesen negotiations By Andrew Weiland O’Donnell Park structure restoration to be completed by July 1 By Charlie Rosenberg Hiawatha application faces competition By The Business Journal rea building vacancies decrease By The Business Journal Hiawatha upgrades total $225.3 million By The Business Journal Milwaukee County Executive-Elect Ready To Get To Work By wisn.com Survey reveals suburban perception of crime in Milwaukee not in line with reality By fox6now.com City gives I-94 work cold shoulder By Tom Held Bike lane on the Hoan Bridge? Gov. Walker still says ‘no’ By Tom Held Stone aide, sensing victory, reaches out early to Pratt By Steve Schultze Milwaukee County transit faces steep cut in Walker’s budget By Steve Schultze Now: 1% to walk and bike the Hoan, or forever hold your peace By Dave Schlabowske Abele wins County Exec race; Supreme Court “too close to call” By Andrew Wagner Haas beats Kraeger to take Larson’s County Board seat By Georgia Pabst Abele defeats Stone for Milwaukee County exec By Steve Schultze Dave Swanson opening Braise Restaurant in Walker’s Point By Andrew Swofford Eat St. App an easy way to find Milwaukee Street Food By Andrew Swofford Hoan Bridge Inspection Report: Read report and view photos By bayviewcompass.com Waukesha’s Water Diversion Application – – Connecting The Dots By James Rowen How the State Budget May Affect MCTS Bus Service By MCTS Assembly committee approves restriction on sick pay law By Sharif Durhams Distressed tax financing districts mainly in small communities By Tom Daykin Walker beefs up transportation funding By Patrick Marley For Mitchell tunnels, a new drill By Tom Held Parachute Project brings art to unlikely audiences, forgotten spaces By Bob Purvis Vote on sick leave bill scheduled By The Business Journal A Goldmann’s revival? By Georgia Pabst Millions spent to keep water supply clean By Don Behm Villard Library art commission puts community first By Judith Ann Moriarty Busses: Lean & Green By Riverwest Currents New school seeks to make Milwaukee healthier By milwaukeecourieronline.com LBWN awarded MANDI for Silver City Townhomes By Sharon McGowan Walker proposes major Hoan project By The Business Journal $300 million makeover planned for Hoan Bridge By Bill Glauber Gov. Walker Announces $300M Makeover For Hoan Bridge By wisn.com […]
Apr 11th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Gallery at Large
Non-profit arts advocacy group Arts@Large opens a new gallery to house work by Milwaukee's diverse student population. Check out the grand opening on Gallery Night.
Apr 11th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Fun that trades on stereotypes
Kitschy and irreverent, Carte Blanche's production offers a (slightly skewed) view of life on the other side of the tracks.
Apr 10th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 11th, 2011
April 11, 2011 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development April 11, 2011 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on […] April 12, 2011 Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting April 12, 2011 9:00 am All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy […] Common Council Meeting April 12, 2011 9:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202[…] April 13, 2011 Creative Hub Live: Grand Opening April 13, 2011 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Join Creativity Works! on April 13th at Moct in the Third Ward for the reveal of our new name and mission! Yes, Creativity Works! will be saying farewell to the names “Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee” and “Creativity Works!” to adopt a new name and structure that better serves the broader creative industries. This event marks […] April 14, 2011 Capital Improvements Committee Budget Hearing April 14, 2011 1:30 pm The Capital Improvement Committee is tasked to develop, maintain, and update a long-term capital improvements program for the City’s construction and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities. It is made up of the Commissioner of Public Works; the Department of Administration – Budget and Management Director; the Comptroller; the chair of the Public Works Committee; the […] Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting April 14, 2011 4:00 pm The Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) is in independent agency authorized to hear appeals in matters relating to all zoning ordinances and to review zoning ordinance interpretations made by the Department of City Development. Because the Board acts somewhat like a court, it is called a quasi-judicial body and is required to follow accepted procedures […] Cities and the Green Economy: What are the Real Options? April 14, 2011 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm This lecture is free and open to the public. The Charles Causier Memorial Lecture is held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Department of Urban Planning in honor of the late alumnus and colleague. Charles Causier worked passionately as a professional planner, citizen planner and inspirational educator. This marks the seventh year […] April 15, 2011 Capital Improvements Committee Budget Hearing April 15, 2011 9:00 am The Capital Improvement Committee is tasked to develop, maintain, and update a long-term capital improvements program for the City’s construction and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities. It is made up of the Commissioner of Public Works; the Department of Administration – […]
Apr 10th, 2011 by Dave Reid
NEW! Diane Reeves sings jazz at Alverno
Grammy-winning legend sounds, looks and acts the part.
Apr 10th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
The Milwaukee Choral Artists’ ennobling singing
Music of Joy and Inspiration was the theme Saturday night. But that's always the case with the Milwaukee Choral Artists.
Apr 10th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Rock your look
Spikes, studs and little bit of sparkle: Val's tips for creating a fabulously edgy rock n' roll inspired look.
Apr 10th, 2011 by Valerie Moody
Budget plans will restrict health care access across the state
Walker’s cuts to Medicaid programs could put many Wisconsinites in jeopardy. Share your concerns with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.
Apr 10th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
